Build, Race, and Soar

Get ready, Lower School. This is the night where creativity, curiosity, and a little friendly competition come to life.

Spring Fling is back, built for builders, racers, dreamers, and doers.

Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Groves Academy
Cost: Free

What’s in Store:

• Build it. Race it. Cheer it on. Design and construct your very own boat, then put it to the test in a race against fellow Groves students. Engineering meets excitement in the best possible way.
• Create something that lasts. Feeling artistic? Craft a miniature birdhouse and bring your imagination to life.
• Move, climb, and play. From an inflatable obstacle course to a lineup of games, there is plenty of energy to burn and fun to be had.
• Refuel and reconnect. Dinner is on us, including a build-your-own fruit kabob station that is as fun as it is delicious.

Parents, we need your help to make it all happen.

Parent volunteers are essential for food, painting, boat building and racing, inflatables, and games. If you can lend a hand, we would love to have you.

Questions? Reach out to Emily Groebner, GPO Chairman, at [email protected] or 612-459-3054.

Come ready to build, race, create, and celebrate. We can’t wait to see what your student brings to life.

Sign Up Today!

Middle School Bowling Bash is Back!

Grab your friends, lace up your bowling shoes, and get ready for an afternoon of strikes, spares, and plenty of fun.

Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Location: Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: This event is free for all Groves Middle School students. Bowling and shoe rental are included. Students may bring spending money if they would like to purchase snacks or drinks.

Transportation

Families are asked to arrange transportation to Park Tavern. A limited number of spots for transportation from Groves are available and require sign-up. All students should be picked up at Park Tavern following the event, unless your student is attending after-school care. Those students will be transported back to Groves.

Whether you are a seasoned bowler or just coming for the laughs, this is a great opportunity to connect, unwind, and head into the weekend with friends.

RSVP today and help us fill the lanes.

Questions? Emily Groebner, GPO Chairman
[email protected]
612-459-3054

RSVP Today!

As part of Groves Summer Programs, we are excited to pilot a new College Application Essay Writing Program for students entering 11th and 12th grade this fall.

While our Academy students receive strong, individualized support throughout their journey, we know there are many students beyond Groves who could benefit from this kind of focused, structured guidance, especially those navigating learning differences, ADHD, or executive functioning challenges.

This new program is designed to meet that need.

Spots are intentionally limited to ensure meaningful, individualized support.

What Students Will Gain

• A completed college application essay
• Clear structure and organized storytelling strategies
• Tools to support executive functioning in writing
• Greater confidence heading into senior year

Meet the Instructor

Amy Murphy brings deep expertise and care to this work. With a background in college-level composition and eight years of 1:1 experience supporting students with learning disabilities and ADHD, she helps students find their voice and build confidence in their writing.

If you know a student or family outside of Groves who could benefit from this experience, we encourage you to share this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Meghan Miller at [email protected] or 952.915.4267